KSU junior stresses unity over polarization in first election [Video]

Voters will ultimately decide what happens in the November election, and 11Alive’s political team is working to cut through the noise and ensure that Georgians are at the center of the conversation every day.

At just 20 years old, Akbar Ali has made a name for himself in Gwinnett County politics.

“I would be the youngest first vice chair of the Gwinnett County Democratic Party in its history. And I mean, it’s an honor to hold this position. If you were to tell me five years ago that I would be, let alone just within, like the political field in general, like I would not believe you,” said Ali.

The Kennesaw State University Junior grew up in Gwinnett County and thrived in the space of creativity as a graphic designer. …